Hotel Pagoda vs Smile Hotel Nara Hotel Pagoda vs Smile Hotel Nara
Same City · Nara
Distance: 1.3km
Overview
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Hotel Pagoda
Hotel Pagoda
★★★
3-Star
8.3
1,213 reviews
Nara
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Smile Hotel Nara
Smile Hotel Nara
★★★
3-Star
8.2
5,317 reviews
Nara
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Hotel Pagoda Hotel Pagoda | Smile Hotel Nara Smile Hotel Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hotel Pagoda Hotel Pagoda | Smile Hotel Nara Smile Hotel Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.2
(1,851)
|
8.1
(8,856)
|
| Booking.com |
7.6
(405)
|
-
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| Expedia |
8.4
(330)
|
-
|
| Trip.com |
8.8
(108)
|
8.7
(404)
|
| Overall Average |
8.3
(2,694)
|
8.2
(9,260)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hotel Pagoda Hotel Pagoda | Smile Hotel Nara Smile Hotel Nara |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Reviews praise the top location for sightseeing, just 5 minutes walk to Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond | + Overwhelming reviews say it's extremely convenient, just 1-2 minutes from JR Nara Station |
| + Repeated mentions of friendly staff who communicate well in English | + Repeated praise across sites for clean rooms and comfortable beds |
| + Cleanliness and convenience of shared spaces praised across sites | + Many say breakfast buffet is great value and nearby convenience stores/restaurants are handy |
| + Some rooms are spacious, clean, with good air conditioning | + Common opinion that location and cleanliness exceed the low price |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Multiple reviews complain dormitory beds are hard and squeaky | - Several reviews complain rooms are small and hard to unpack luggage |
| - Lack of curtains leads to privacy issues and noise complaints | - Repeated complaints about bed creaks and noise from neighboring rooms/corridors |
| - Some bathrooms have mold or smells, Wi-Fi unstable | - Some say facilities feel dated due to old building |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Drive travelers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Nara sightseers
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Guest Reviews
Hotel Pagoda
Hotel Pagoda
Trip.com
10
Solo traveler
Best location, strong AC, friendly staff
Agoda
9.6
Solo traveler
Clean, great location, excellent staff
Expedia
10
Solo
Great location, quiet, spacious comfy room
Trip.com
9.2
Couple
Tatami room great location soft bedding
Expedia
6
Solo
Japanese room delightful
Hard squeaky bed, spider webs
Smile Hotel Nara
Smile Hotel Nara
Trip.com
10
Solo traveler
Friendly service and very close to station, convenient
Trip.com
9.2
Friends
Clean, 3min to JR station, many nearby stores
Small room
Trip.com
10
Couple
Convenient location, tasty breakfast, many restaurants around
Agoda
10
Solo traveler
Station-adjacent, breakfast included, best value
Agoda
8.4
Solo traveler
Great access and value
Old building
Location Comparison
Distance: 1.3km
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